State Representative Pos. 1
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 38; Washington · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 39 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 159,943 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 159,943) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 39.03, comparing state house districts in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Annie Fitzgerald
Democratic · declared
Annie Fitzgerald is a disability activist, Whole Washington advocate, former private investigator, and Everett Community College student. She previously ran for this House seat and for the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission.
Records: Healthcare Affordability 1 for
Julio Cortes
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Julio Cortes has represented Washington House District 38, Position 1 since 2023. His background includes homelessness prevention and youth services as well as communications and economic-development work for the City of Everett.
Records: Civil Rights 3 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Data Privacy 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Gun Control 2 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 5 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 3 for
Thomas (Jeff) Kelly
Cascade · declared
Thomas (Jeff) Kelly is a retired nurse and Army combat medic who chairs Everett's Delta Neighborhood Association. He is a first-time candidate running with the Cascade Party.
Election sources
Source: voter.votewa.gov
Source: snohomishcountywa.gov